VW global marketing boss Simon Thomas quits

Volkswagen's global marketing boss Simon Thomas is to leave the company after little more than a year in the post.

Thomas was appointed global head of marketing for VW Group and the marque’s passenger cars business last year. It is not known why he is leaving the manufacturer.

He will be replaced as head of marketing for VW passenger cars by the brand’s current sales chief Xavier Chardon (below, right), while his role across VW’s range of brands will be taken over by the group’s board member for sales and marketing, Christian Klingler.

Thomas told Automotive News Europe: "I resigned in June and await a date when I can leave the company. I leave the company of my own wish after three very interesting years."

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